On Tuesday 27th January 2015, Leswalt Primary held its sixth annual Burns Supper. The whole school sat down together to enjoy this tradition. Merryn Walker, P7, was a very able and organised chairperson who ensured the proceedings ran smoothly. Alistair Brown, said the ‘Selkirk Grace’ before the haggis was piped in. Gregor Reid, P1, proudly carried the haggis into the company. The haggis was presented to Aiyanna Wilson,
On Thursday 14th February, P5-7 from Leswalt Primary had a treat when they were invited to come and meet Andy Nicholson, who is an archaeologist based in Dumfries. His special area of expertise is swords and swordsmanship. As they found out, Andy is passionate about his subject and enjoys taking part in battle re-enactments in his spare time. (He has even had TV and film parts) He impressed the cildren
At Leswalt Primary pupils are keen to learn more about skills for learning, life and work. We have started a new initiative “Careers in our community” which sees different employment prospects being in the spotlight as people volunteer to come in and be in the hot seat. Careers under focus this term include vet, police, Minister, British Telecom, Beauty therapy, engineering, nursing, Citizens advice and the Army.
All the pupils at Leswalt Primary recently enjoyed a Burns Supper in school. There was a varied entertainment programme and some fantastic toasts. Congratulations to all the award winners in our poetry recitation, artwork and handwriting competitions.
